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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Farah Khan thought Kay Kay Menon was drunk during ‘Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari' shoot: 'You had some drug?'
Known for his intense and cerebral performances, actor Kay Kay Menon stepped far out of his comfort zone in the 2007 ensemble comedy Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. Playing a socially awkward Bengali husband opposite Raima Sen, he surprised audiences with his quirky and comic sid, especially in the lively dance number 'Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari'. In a recent conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube, Kay Kay looked back at that memorable shoot with fond laughter. 'I played a nerdy guy who unknowingly gets high after drinking something spiked,' he recalled. The scene required him to channel an uninhibited, out-of-character energy, and director Reema Kagti 's clear vision helped him fully dive into the role. 'Once I understood it, my character just opened up,' he said. When Farah Khan Was Convinced He Was Actually High The song was choreographed by Farah Khan and shot on a yacht. But Kay Kay wanted to keep the dancing organic, in line with his character's accidental high. 'I told Farah, 'Please don't give me those aerobic-style steps. Let me just move with the character.' And she agreed,' he shared. What followed was an uninhibited, free-spirited dance that left Farah puzzled. 'After a few takes, she stopped me and asked, 'Kay Kay, are you drunk?' I said no. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Salma Hayek, 58,Shows Her Huge Size In New Photos Paperela Undo Then she asked, 'Did you take some drug?' She genuinely thought I had taken something,' he said with a grin. 'I had to convince her I was just acting. What people don't know is, I don't drink at all.' A Quirky Film With a Memorable Cast Directed by Reema Kagti, 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd' was a dramedy about six couples on a group honeymoon trip to Goa. With a cast that included Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani , Abhay Deol, Minissha Lamba , and more, the film became a charming cult favourite, and Kay Kay's dancing remains one of its most unforgettable moments. Farah Khan's Daughter Diva Looks Like Mini Alia Bhatt In Viral Portugal Pic
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Farah Khan Thought Kay Kay Menon Took Drugs During Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari Shoot: 'I Had To...'
Last Updated: Kay Kay Menon recalls his hilarious dance scene in Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd, revealing Farah Khan thought he was drunk during the shoot of Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari. Known for his intense and thoughtful roles, Kay Kay Menon rarely dips into comedy or romance. But one film where he broke the mould was the 2007 ensemble comedy Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. In it, he played a nerdy Bengali husband opposite Raima Sen — and delivered one of his most surprising performances to date. In a chat with Shubhankar Mishra on his podcast on YouTube, Kay Kay shared a behind-the-scenes memory from the shoot, specifically from the lively track 'Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari." 'I played a nerdy guy who unknowingly gets high after drinking something spiked," he said, laughing about the role. To make the scene believable, he leaned on director Reema Kagti's expertise. 'She was an expert. She gave me a detailed idea. Once I understood it, my character just opened up." The song was choreographed by Farah Khan, but Kay Kay came in with his own creative input. 'She came aboard the yacht where we were supposed to shoot the dance," he said. 'I reached early and told her, 'Farah, please don't give me those aerobic-style dance steps.' She asked, 'Then what are you going to do?' I said, 'Just let me flow with the character. Let my dance be part of the act.' She agreed." The actor's spontaneous movements during the shoot had Farah doing a double take. 'After a while, she stopped me and said, 'Kay Kay, are you drunk?' I said, 'No yaar.' She then said, 'You had some drug?' She genuinely thought I had taken something. I had to convince her I was just acting. What they don't know is that I don't drink at all." Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd is a 2007 Bollywood dramedy directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. Set against the backdrop of a quirky group honeymoon trip to Goa, the film follows six diverse couples, each dealing with unique challenges in their relationships. The ensemble cast includes Kay Kay Menon, Raima Sen, Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani, Abhay Deol, and Minissha Lamba, among others. First Published:
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Farah Khan stopped Honeymoon Travels shoot, asked Kay Kay Menon if he was on drugs or drunk: ‘I am a teetotaller'
Kay Kay Menon has carved a niche for himself in Indian cinema with roles with certain intellectual sharpness. Be it a formidable antagonist or a no-nonsense authority figure, Kay Kay is rarely seen in light-hearted or romantic avatars. However, one of the few exceptions to this trend was his quirky role in the 2007 film Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd, where he played a nerdy Bengali husband paired opposite actress Raima Sen. What made the role even more unique was his rare dance sequence — a moment that made Farah Khan think he was high on something. In a conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Kay Kay Menon opened up about the memorable experience. He recalled, 'I played a nerdy guy who unknowingly gets high after drinking something spiked.' Curious about how to portray the effects authentically, the actor turned to his director Reema Kagti for guidance. 'She was an expert. She gave me a detailed idea. Once I understood it, my character just opened up.' ALSO READ | Karan Johar recalls how troll saying 'you've denied your kids a mother' made him cry: 'I asked my five-year-olds if they're happy' The song 'Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari' was choreographed by Farah Khan, but Kay Kay had his own vision for the scene. 'She came aboard the yacht where we were supposed to shoot the dance,' he said. 'I reached early and told her, 'Farah, please don't give me those aerobic-style dance steps.' She asked, 'Then what are you going to do?' I said, 'Just let me flow with the character. Let my dance be part of the act.' She agreed.' What followed was a spontaneous dance that had Farah baffled. Kay Kay shared, 'After a while, she stopped me and said, 'Kay Kay, are you drunk?' I said, 'No yaar.' She then said, 'You had some drug?' She genuinely thought I had taken something. I had to convince her I was just acting. What they don't know is that I don't drink at all.' The song remains memorable to the day, especially for Kay Kay's dancing and performance.
